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  • Reception Enjoy a Special Visit from the Fire Service

    Published 06/02/26

    A fire crew and their engine visited school today to talk to our Reception children. It was a real highlight — the children loved seeing the fire engine up close (and even climbing inside!), and we could hear squeals of delight all the way from the staff room!

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  • New Sensory Gym Equipment Funded by Our PTA

    Published 06/02/26

    The AVA Parent Teacher Association has kindly purchased new equipment for our sensory gym, helping us further develop this valuable space for pupils who need time to regulate, reset and feel ready to return to learning.

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  • Year 3 Launch Their Stone Age Topic with WOW Day

    Published 06/02/26

    Our Year 3 WOW Day launched their upcoming Stone Age topic — always a firm favourite with the children. The costumes were fantastic and certainly made the lunch hall an exciting place to be!

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  • GCSE History Trip to Berlin

    Published 06/02/26

    Our Year 10 and 11 History students demonstrated exemplary respect, curiosity and resilience as we navigated our way through an icy, snowy three-day tour of Berlin last week.

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  • University of Reading Climate Science and Meteorology Day

    Published 06/02/26

    A group of Year 10 students visited the University of Reading on Wednesday 4 February — their first ever visit to a university campus. They said the day was both inspiring and really valuable.

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  • Duke of Edinburgh: Parent Information Meetings and Expedition Readiness

    Published 03/02/26

    Last week, Mrs Crumpton and Miss Chony met with our Duke of Edinburgh participants and issued letters to parents and carers with details of the upcoming Bronze Award Information Meeting.

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  • Polite Notice: Parking on Kentish Road

    Published 30/01/26

    Please can we kindly ask parents and carers not to park on Kentish Road adjacent to the school car park at drop-off and pick-up times.

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  • Every Day in School Matters

    Published 23/01/26

    Regular school attendance plays a huge part in your child’s learning, confidence and wellbeing. Being in school every day helps children build routines, friendships and the skills they need for the future.

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  • Have a Book to Spare? Donate to the AVA Library

    Published 23/01/26

    Do you have any books at home that are in good condition but are no longer being read? Donating them to the AVA Library is a fantastic way to give books a second life and help inspire a love of reading across the school.

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  • Lost Property & Uniform Reminder (Secondary)

    Published 23/01/26

    Every week we collect huge amounts of uniform and lost property left around school — from blazers and winter coats (not cheap!) to shoes, trainers and everything in between.

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  • Exploring NHS Careers: Year 8 Assembly

    Published 23/01/26

    Year 8 students enjoyed a fantastic set of presentations from NHS staff this week. In an extended assembly, they heard from representatives in Midwifery, Leadership Development, Physiotherapy and Procurement.

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  • Archbishops’ Young Leaders Award – Now Open

    Published 16/01/26

    Students are invited to join the Archbishops’ Young Leaders Award, led by Miss Miller as part of the AVA Christian Union.

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